Cockeysville in Baltimore County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Lime Kiln

Photographed By F. Robby, October 22, 2011

1. Lime Kiln Marker

Inscription. Lime Kilns in this area were built into hillsides for support. A fire was maintained at the bottom of the pit and crude lime from a nearby source was thrown on top of it. The heat from the fire would separate the pure powder form of the lime from the other rocks and minerals. Lime in Balt. Co. was used to white-wash buildings, as a disinfectant, and poured over dead bodies to slow decay. Although the exact age of this kiln is not known, it probably was constructed in the late 1800's.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce.

Location. 39° 30.416′ N, 76° 37.704′ W. Marker is in Cockeysville, Maryland, in Baltimore County. Marker can be reached from Paper Mill Road (Maryland Route 145) 1.2 miles east of York Road (Maryland Route 45), on the left when traveling east. Marker is on the trail, about 1/2 mile north of the parking lot. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Cockeysville MD 21030, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. North Central Railroad Trail (approx. 0.4 miles away); Gilmor's Raid (approx. 0.4 miles away); Phoenix (approx. one mile away); Sparks (approx. 2.3 miles away); Hayfields (approx. 2½ miles away); Clynmalira

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(approx. 2.9 miles away); "...To Those Who Served" (approx. 3 miles away); Third and Last County Almshouse (approx. 3.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Cockeysville.

Photographed By F. Robby, October 22, 2011

2. Lime Kiln Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on March 4, 2012, by F. Robby of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 1,251 times since then and 31 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 4, 2012, by F. Robby of Baltimore, Maryland.